6 Ways to Make Money From Home

MyPoints - Earn "points" for taking surveys, reading emails, and buying products.  If you participate in Buzzagent you can connect the accounts and earn more points. Eventually you will get enough points to be able to redeem them for a $10 gift card.

CashCrate - This company has an assortment of tasks you can do that pay various amounts. Surveys, free samples, coupons, and other stuff like that. 

 
Upromise.com is the smart way to save for your child's college education This program is completely free.  I've already saved over 200.00 by registering my grocery cards.


Inbox Dollars - Earn a few cents for reading emails.  You also have the option to do online tasks or take surveys to earn money. So far, I've earned $17.

Resolution Research - Sign up and they will email you when they have surveys available. I made $10 on the last survey I did for them.

Forward Focus - This company tends to have high paying surveys.

4 Ways to Make Money Blogging

How to Make Money Blogging

Two of the questions I get ask the most about blogging are, "Can you make money blogging?" and  "How do you make money blogging?.

Yes, you can make money blogging and there are lots of ways to do it. I know because I've tried like a hundred ways. Many of them aren't worth your time, but some are. Here are 4 ways I make money off my blog that are good enough to actually recommend.

Social Spark is a sister company to Sponsered Tweets, but instead of making money from a tweet, it's from a blog post. You create an account for your blog and if companies are interested in you reviewing them or writing something about them they will contact you with an offer.  You can turn down any offer you are not interested it.  Each post pays a different amount and it is negotiable.  It is very easy to use and not a scam.  I've have successfully used Social Spark many times.


 I have not been using  shareasale.com for very long, but I was able to meet with the people behind this website while I was at Blogher and I was very impressed. They like working with bloggers and want you to succeed. They are growing too. With Google ending their affiliate ad network, Shareasale has picked up many of their merchants. Which means there is a high chance they work with a company you might want to work with.











Escalante Network is a good one to work with. They email you several times a week and you literally just have to copy and paste. I find them less time consuming and the most engaged. It's mostly deal type offers like coupons.










The newest way I'm trying to make money blogging is with Goldstar. They have discount tickets for shows and plays in different cities. Chances are they offer 50% off tickets in your city or a city near you.

Upromise really does work!

I think I have mentioned UPromise a half a dozen times now, but I just have to mention it again.  I just transferred a little over $200 into my sons 529 plan and it felt so good.  I accumulated all the money by registering my credit cards, grocery cards, and using their coupons.  I got some of my family to do the same so the savings are adding up faster than ever!  My dad has been doing it since June and it already added up to over $60!!  Upromise - Start Your Kid's College Savings Today - Join Now

VIPdesk - work from home opportunity

Here is some info from their website http://www.vipdesk.com/

Home-based Concierge - 2009 Training Classes
CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE CONCIERGE POSITION. VIPdesk is the innovative provider of high touch virtual contact center and loyalty solutions for companies committed to the retention and growth of their high-value customers. VIPdesk specializes in delivering VIP Concierge Programs, Customer Connect – virtual contact center solutions, and Reward Redemption Services for national brand leaders in the travel, auto, financial services, and retail industries.
The Home-Based Concierge position is the focal point of VIPdesk’s Concierge platform. Successful candidates will serve as Concierge experts by assisting and responding to customer/client requests for information via phone, email, and chat. The Concierge will fulfill the request through a variety of resources (Internet, team member or personal experience, partners, VIPdesk resources, etc.), and communicate responses in a prompt and concise manner.

At this time we are looking for full-time or part-time candidates. VIPdesk operates 24/7/365. Concierges are currently Monday through Sunday, 7:00am-12:00am Eastern Time. Overnight hours are Monday through Sunday, 12am-8am Eastern Time. Full-time Concierges will be required to work 35-40 hours weekly, currently broken into 8.5-hour shifts. Part-time Concierges will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, currently broken into shifts between 3.5 and 8 hours in length, not to exceed 34 hours weekly. Weekend and holiday work is required. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in one of the following languages is a plus: French, German, Spanish or Italian.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Handle customer requests from home office via phone, e-mail, and chat.
Research and fulfill requests from customers in the United States and abroad for the following categories: Dining, Entertainment, Travel, Sports and Recreation, Tourist and City, Household, Shopping, and Unusual Requests.
Apply high quality customer service guidelines when fulfilling customer requests;
Leverage current partners and utilize Internet and other resources to fulfill requests;
Communicate responses in a clear, timely and concise manner;
Participate in ongoing training programs;
Qualifications: Concierge positions are available for the following states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Virginia;
High school diploma or equivalent required;
Some college required. Degree preferred;
2+ years related customer service experience;
Hospitality and Service orientation a must, direct experience is highly desirable;
Travel agency experience a plus;
Internet savvy – ability to obtain information quickly utilizing online resources and search engines.
Computer literacy required - able to successfully navigate and maneuver across multiple applications simultaneously. Able to learn quickly in a technical environment;
Able to type at least 35 wpm;
Highly resourceful, strong investigative nature and knowledge of various market offerings;
Outstanding customer satisfaction and follow through skills; understanding the highest levels of customer service;
Polite, friendly and knowledgeable phone demeanor;
Detail oriented, ability to multitask, strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence;
Ability to work under minimal supervision;
Ability to work weekend and holiday hours;
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to fluently read, write, comprehend and speak French, German, Italian or Spanish is a plus;
Highly adaptable, self-motivated and self-disciplined;
Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal and employment reference security check;
Able to provide a work at home environment that is ergonomically sound, conducive to taking customer calls, quiet and free from distraction;
Able to supply a computer and telephone that meets the minimum requirements (see below for details).

Compensation: Ability to make $14 + per hour. Information about compensation will be discussed further in the interview process.
Monthly bonuses are awarded for achieving quality scores according to the pre-defined incentives set forth by VIPdesk.

Surveys for money

I read someone's blog about three months ago that mentioned that they use all these different survey companies to make money. So, I decided to try one. I have made 17.00 since signing up which is not very much, but I don't bother to do it most of the time. I have only taken two surveys both of which I didn't qualify for so it took less then thirty seconds. They do offer you a little money for reading emails. Basically I just open the email scan it and then hit the button that says confirm reading this email. Pretty simple. You do not get very much for this, but I can see how it would add up over time. Here is the link to the company.

Ebates

Sign up for Ebates.

I thought I would share this info with you. I first heard about this a few months ago because there are a few wives in our squadron that are apparently making some money off of this. Then I found out that some of my friends in Oregon are also doing this. So I just signed up. Who doesn't want to make money back when they shop! I have copied their blurb below:

Ebates, a shopping site that gives you up to 26% Cash Back every time you shop online. You can shop at over 1000 stores including Barnes & Noble.com, Gap, Target, Buy.com and Expedia. Plus you get additional savings with exclusive coupons, free shipping offers, and limited-time sales!

Upromise - Helping you Save for your Child's College Education

I participate in Upromise for all three of my kids. It is a great program and it's FREE. I just registered my grocery cards and credit cards; and the money in their accounts just keeps going up. I just found out they now have electronic coupons!

As a Upromise member, you can save for college on everyday purchases such as gas, groceries, dining out—even when you shop online. And you can invite your family and friends to help you save too. When they join, a portion of their eligible spending can be deposited into your Upromise account—automatically.

Upromise - Start Your Kid's College Savings Today - Join Now